Chapter 2. What Do You Think? Prejudice, Racism, and Colorblindness:

1. Based on your reading of this chapter, explain this statement: “Prejudiced people are not the only racists in America” (Wellman 1977:1).

2. Look at the detail in the graph below (figure 2.5) and think about the historic events at these different points in time. What might have influenced the attitudes of African American and White people over time? What explains the differences you see between the two groups?